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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.12, 865.40 and 347.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.12, 865.40 and 347.38 is: 479.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.12 : 865.40 = 347.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.12/865.40 = 347.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.12x = 865.40 × 347.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.12x = 300,622.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,622.65/627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.37

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